Comments on: Retirement is a Human Invention

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:45:39 +0000

In reply to Evelyn.

Glad you found this post so helpful Evelyn! Also glad to hear that you’ve realized there is more than one way to gain financial flexibility in life without being completely financially independent. I don’t have much experience with rental properties but if you’re looking to read more about real estate investing and rental properties, I’d suggest https://www.coachcarson.com/.

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:42:49 +0000

In reply to Pete.

Thanks for the kind words Pete! BaristaFIRE definitely makes the most sense for me since I enjoy working and plan on working for many years, but on projects I find meaningful rather than projects that someone else tells me to work on.

Hope you continue to find value in the blog 🙂

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:41:56 +0000

In reply to Mrs. Picky Pincher. I love how you've created so much freedom in your own life with freelance writing. Even if you aren't FI, it sounds like you have a much more flexible lifestyle since you're your own boss in a sense :)

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:41:11 +0000

In reply to A Purple Life. Thanks APL! Glad you found value in this article :)

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:40:54 +0000

In reply to Your money blueprint. "Work, work, work and then what? Nothing, nothing, nothing." Exactly. The more I thought about it, the less sense this path made to me. Coupled with the realization that I actually enjoy working, it makes sense for me to pursue income streams outside of my day job so I can leave the cubicle as fast as possible. Thanks for the feedback!

By: steveark

steveark — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:40:39 +0000

I fat fired but also work a day or two a week because I like it. It coincidentally earns 100% of our expenses so we have a zero withdrawal rate. I’m not sure what to call that. I don’t think it is all that uncommon with several of the better known personal finance and FIRE bloggers being in that same situation (I’m not one of those, my blog costs me money!). They retired FI but were having fun being active in this community and it just makes money they don’t really need. You need a why after you FIRE or barista FIRE and if one of your why’s also makes some money then its a good thing. Like the math tutor example, if you’d do it for free but also get paid, it isn’t really a job!

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:28:26 +0000

Wow! You just blowed my mind with your post! I just discovered the whole concept of early retirement last november and I seriously felt so sad to be so late… you see, i’m 35 , my husband 42 and we have 2 kids. But it feels so good to know that there’s an attainable alternative for us . I want to thank you really for all the brain work you do for everybody here on your blog! And keep on doing it! Now I’m always waiting for your next post :). And maybe you can post something someday about rental property because we have a building with 3 apartments that we got 10 years ago and my husband count on it for his retirement. Thanks and nice job!

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:53:16 +0000

While the ultimate goal is different, this is what I have realized over the end of ’18 myself. In my case, my wife and I shooting for part-time work/semi-retirement. We actually like what we do now but wouldn’t mind shaving off a few hours is all.

baristaFIRE for you sounds like a perfect solution. Enjoy! I’m looking forward to reading about that and all your other stuff.

By: Mrs. Picky Pincher

Mrs. Picky Pincher — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:36:08 +0000

I love this! I’m starting to strategize on some passive income streams. The dream is to be able to work on whatever you want, really; if it brings in money, that’s great!

Ever since becoming self-employed, it feels like I’ve been living out my retirement. I’m not technically retired since I do have to work to pay my bills, but the lifestyle is amazing. 🙂

If you want to taste freedom without abandoning your job, that’s also an option!

By: A Purple Life

A Purple Life — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:42:06 +0000

Very cool perspective. Basically every concept is a human invention and there is no one path for all. I’m super excited for the possibility of you Barista FIREing and living the life you want now! I’ve been working on that myself (outside of the career front), but I could definitely step it up a notch. Thank you for the inspiration as always!